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JAKARTA, May 23 (Reuters): Asian currencies overcame early market pressure to edge higher against a tepid US dollar on Monday, while the Singaporean dollar rose to a 2-1/2-week high after data showed the city-state witnessed its fastest rise in core inflation in a decade. South Korea's won and the Taiwanese dollar rose 0.3% and 0.1%, respectively, while the Thai baht and … [Read more...] about Emerging markets: Bank Indonesia’s policy meeting on Tuesday awaited as Asian FX edges higher as dollar weakens

Inflationary pressure INFLATION data for April 2022, which will be the key focus this week, is expected to remain at around 2%. Malaysia’s consumer price index (CPI) in March 2022 rose 2.2% to 125.6 against 122.9 in March 2021, surpassing the average inflation for the January 2011 to March 2022 period which stood at 1.9%. Bloomberg estimates a 2.2% growth year-on-year … [Read more...] about The week ahead – Inflationary pressure, Singapore CPI, GDP, Monetary policy decisions

MANILA, May 20 (Reuters): The Philippine central bank raised interest rates for the first time since 2018 on Thursday night (May 19), joining peers around world in a rush to stem intensifying inflationary pressures that could derail the country's economic recovery. The central bank also said the strong economic rebound and labour market conditions in the first quarter provide … [Read more...] about Philippines kicks off tightening cycle with first rate hike since 2018 and curb inflationary pressures

It’s estimated that millions of people in the US use period-tracking apps to plan ahead, track when they are ovulating, and monitor other health effects. The apps can help signal when a period is late. After Politico published on May 2 a draft opinion from the Supreme Court indicating that Roe v. Wade, the law that guarantees the constitutional right to an abortion, would be … [Read more...] about Should you worry about data from your period-tracking app being used against you?

Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg From May 27 to June 12, 2022, Tiong Bahru Bakery (TBB) will give free croissants and cold brew coffee while stocks last at a pop-up installation outside Raffles City shopping centre. In celebration of the homegrown bakery's 10th anniversary, the giveaway will be held at various times … [Read more...] about Free Tiong Bahru Bakery croissants & cold brew coffee at Raffles City from May. 27 – Jun. 12, 2022